
Groundsworker - FT, Core - Buildings and Grounds
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The Groundsworker supports the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities and the Buildings and Grounds Department throughout the district. The role requires knowledge of general grounds maintenance, plant care, and snow plowing and roadway maintenance. Candidates qualify through specified education and experience paths or an equivalent combination, and must obtain a valid New York State CDL within 5.5 months of appointment.
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Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) — Core Duty Schedule
Duties of Assignment: Support the Director of Facilities, Assistant Director of Facilities and the Buildings and Grounds Department throughout the District.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of general ground maintenance; working knowledge of the methods used in propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs and lawns; working knowledge of the growth characteristics of flowers, plants and bulbs; good knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in snow plowing and maintenance of roadways, paths, entrances and exits to buildings; ability to get along well with others; initiative and resourcefulness; ability to follow written and oral instructions; industry and dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in site maintenance work; or
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Six (6) years of experience in site maintenance or grounds maintenance work; or
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An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State CDL driver’s license within 5.5 months of appointment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Application Deadline:10/20/2026
Civil Service Title: Groundsworker
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